Parade units begin first rehearsal for 80th National Day celebration
Parade units begin first rehearsal for 80th National Day celebration

VOV.VN - The first rehearsal for a large-scale military parade and civic procession marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025) took place at Mieu Mon National Training Centre No. 4 in Hanoi on June 25.

Parade units begin first rehearsal for 80th National Day celebration
Tra Ly lotus pond – a hidden gem in Quang Nam
Tra Ly lotus pond – a hidden gem in Quang Nam

VOV.VN - Nestled in Duy Son commune, Duy Xuyen district of Quang Nam province, Tra Ly lotus pond remains a relatively untouched destination.

Tra Ly lotus pond – a hidden gem in Quang Nam
Earning their salt – the grueling life of salt makers in Nam Dinh
Earning their salt – the grueling life of salt makers in Nam Dinh

VOV.VN - Salt farmers in northern Nam Dinh province truly earn their salt under the scorching sun every day between June and August, as they toil away on the fields, relying on the weather and their hands to make a living.

Earning their salt – the grueling life of salt makers in Nam Dinh
Overview of the 19th National Press Awards Ceremony in Hanoi
Overview of the 19th National Press Awards Ceremony in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The 19th National Press Awards Ceremony was solemnly held on June 21 in Hanoi, honoring 128 outstanding journalistic works, including 13 first, 27 second, 49 third and 39 consolation prizes.

Overview of the 19th National Press Awards Ceremony in Hanoi
Senior leaders attend ceremony marking 100 years of Vietnamese revolutionary press
Senior leaders attend ceremony marking 100 years of Vietnamese revolutionary press

VOV.VN - The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Vietnam Journalists’ Association on June 21 co-hosted a ceremony in Hanoi to mark the centennial anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day (1925–2025).

Senior leaders attend ceremony marking 100 years of Vietnamese revolutionary press
VOV engages audience with interactive exhibits at 2025 National Press Festival
VOV engages audience with interactive exhibits at 2025 National Press Festival

VOV.VN - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) booth has stood out as a major attraction at the ongoing 2025 National Press Festival in Hanoi, drawing large crowds of readers, listeners, media professionals, and visitors eager to explore, engage, and interact.

VOV engages audience with interactive exhibits at 2025 National Press Festival
Where the Perfume River meets five bridges in harmony of past and present
Where the Perfume River meets five bridges in harmony of past and present

VOV.VN - For generations, the gentle Perfume River has symbolised Hue and inspired countless works of poetry, music, and art. Its bridges are more than transport links; they are historical witnesses and striking features of the former imperial city's cultural landscape.

Where the Perfume River meets five bridges in harmony of past and present
Golden shower trees in full bloom around West Lake
Golden shower trees in full bloom around West Lake

VOV.VN - As summer arrives, golden shower trees (Cassia fistula) burst into brilliant yellow bloom along the streets surrounding Hanoi’s West Lake, capturing the attention of both locals and visitors.

Golden shower trees in full bloom around West Lake
Eye-catching fireworks performances by China and Canada make DIFF 2025 a visual feast
Eye-catching fireworks performances by China and Canada make DIFF 2025 a visual feast

VOV.VN - All 10,000 seats along the Han River were filled to capacity on June 14 evening as spectators gathered to witness a dazzling fireworks display from Canada and China at the third competition night of the 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2025) themed The Path of Unity.

Eye-catching fireworks performances by China and Canada make DIFF 2025 a visual feast
Harvest season transforms Hanoi’s outskirts into a living canvas
Harvest season transforms Hanoi’s outskirts into a living canvas

VOV.VN - The harvest season on the outskirts of Hanoi resembles a colourful countryside painting, adorned with the golden hue of ripened rice, the blue of the sky, the white of drifting clouds, and the radiant smiles of farmers during the harvest days.

Harvest season transforms Hanoi’s outskirts into a living canvas
Step into the loom: A hands-on experience in Nha Xa silk weaving
Step into the loom: A hands-on experience in Nha Xa silk weaving

VOV.VN - Located in Mac Nam commune of Ha Nam province, about 70km away from the capital city of Hanoi, Nha Xa Silk Weaving Village is one of Vietnam’s oldest and most renowned traditional silk-weaving villages, second only to Van Phuc Silk Weaving Village in Hanoi.

Step into the loom: A hands-on experience in Nha Xa silk weaving
Lithuania President Gitanas Nauseda’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
Lithuania President Gitanas Nauseda’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight

VOV.VN - President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda and First Lady Diana Nausediene pay an official visit to Vietnam on June 11 - 12 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.

Lithuania President Gitanas Nauseda’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
Warm reception for Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda in Hanoi
Warm reception for Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda in Hanoi

VOV.VN - State President Luong Cuong hosted an official welcome ceremony for Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on June 12.

Warm reception for Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda in Hanoi
President Luong Cuong holds phone talks with RoK counterpart
President Luong Cuong holds phone talks with RoK counterpart

VOV.VN - State President Luong Cuong held phone talks with his counterpart from the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae-myung on June 12 morning in Hanoi.

President Luong Cuong holds phone talks with RoK counterpart
West Lake lotus - the pure beauty in the heart of Hanoi
West Lake lotus - the pure beauty in the heart of Hanoi

VOV.VN - From late May to early June, West Lake’s lotus ponds in Hanoi burst into graceful shades of white and pink, drawing visitors eager to capture the delicate beauty of these iconic blossoms.

West Lake lotus - the pure beauty in the heart of Hanoi
DK1 platform - the guardian of Vietnamese sovereignty at sea
DK1 platform - the guardian of Vietnamese sovereignty at sea

VOV.VN - Amid harsh weather conditions, the DK1/19 platform stands resilient against crashing waves, proudly keeping the Vietnamese national flag flying high, a steadfast symbol of the country’s unwavering sovereignty over its seas and islands.

DK1 platform - the guardian of Vietnamese sovereignty at sea
Traditional dress takes center stage in Hue’s biggest costume parade
Traditional dress takes center stage in Hue’s biggest costume parade

VOV.VN - Over 1,000 people in ancient Vietnamese costumes paraded around the Hue Imperial Citadel on June 8, capturing attention from both local and international tourists as part of activities marking the 2025 National Tourism Year.

Traditional dress takes center stage in Hue’s biggest costume parade
Truong Sa archipelago beneath tranquil skies and still waters
Truong Sa archipelago beneath tranquil skies and still waters

VOV.VN - During the calm season, the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago reveals its peaceful charm and vibrant colors, alongside the soldiers who stand watch day and night to safeguard Vietnam’s seas and skies.

Truong Sa archipelago beneath tranquil skies and still waters
300 Ao dai-clad riders brighten Hue streets in cycling event for the environment
300 Ao dai-clad riders brighten Hue streets in cycling event for the environment

VOV.VN - Around 300 residents of Hue city in central Thua Thien-Hue province joined the “Ao Dai through streets” cycling event to raise environmental awareness and celebrate local culture.

300 Ao dai-clad riders brighten Hue streets in cycling event for the environment
The Mong legacy of linen weaving on Dong Van Karst Plateau
The Mong legacy of linen weaving on Dong Van Karst Plateau

VOV.VN - Lung Tam, a village nestled among misty rocky peaks and shrouded in clouds year-round on the Dong Van Karst Plateau in Ha Giang province, is renowned for its age-old tradition of brocade weaving of the Mong ethnic community.

The Mong legacy of linen weaving on Dong Van Karst Plateau
An emotional farewell as soldiers depart for sacred mission in Hanoi
An emotional farewell as soldiers depart for sacred mission in Hanoi

VOV.VN - On June 4 evening, Saigon Railway Station stood still in a moment filled with emotion as more than 660 officers and soldiers boarded a train to Hanoi to continue training in preparation for the national military parade celebrating the 80 years of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

An emotional farewell as soldiers depart for sacred mission in Hanoi
Discovering Cuc Phuong National Park during butterfly season
Discovering Cuc Phuong National Park during butterfly season

VOV.VN - Every early summer, Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh province transforms into a paradise of butterflies, with millions of colourful butterflies fluttering through the air, creating a mystical and poetic landscape.

Discovering Cuc Phuong National Park during butterfly season
Flamboyant blossoms light up Hanoi’s early summer streets
Flamboyant blossoms light up Hanoi’s early summer streets

VOV.VN - In early June, Hanoi comes alive in a blaze of red as flamboyant flowers burst into bloom, bringing the vibrant spirit of summer and evoking cherished memories of past school days.

Flamboyant blossoms light up Hanoi’s early summer streets
Buddha’s sacred sarira returned to India after historic Vietnam pilgrimage
Buddha’s sacred sarira returned to India after historic Vietnam pilgrimage

VOV.VN - After four days of enshrinement and public veneration, a solemn farewell ceremony for the sacred sarira of the Buddha was held on the afternoon of June 2 at Quan The Am Pagoda in Ngu Hanh Son district, central Da Nang city.

Buddha’s sacred sarira returned to India after historic Vietnam pilgrimage
Outdoor workers in Hanoi brave extreme heatwave to earn a living
Outdoor workers in Hanoi brave extreme heatwave to earn a living

VOV.VN - As Hanoi is enduring an early-season heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 40°C, many continue to brave the streets to make a living despite the hard weather conditions.

Outdoor workers in Hanoi brave extreme heatwave to earn a living
Hosts Da Nang deliver stunning fireworks display at DIFF 2025
Hosts Da Nang deliver stunning fireworks display at DIFF 2025

VOV.VN - The host team from Da Nang (Vietnam 1) wowed the audience with a spectacular fireworks performance during the opening night of the 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2025) on May 31.

Hosts Da Nang deliver stunning fireworks display at DIFF 2025
Popular items in high demand during pest-killing festival 2025
Popular items in high demand during pest-killing festival 2025

VOV.VN - From early morning on May 31, wet markets in Hanoi have been bustling with sellers and buyers preparing for the pest-killing festival, the popular and best-selling items on this day are sticky rice wine, black glutinous rice, fresh fruits, and ash cakes.

Popular items in high demand during pest-killing festival 2025
Hue positions itself as a Green City for tourism
Hue positions itself as a Green City for tourism

VOV.VN - The urban landscape of Hue, the former imperial city of Vietnam, is gradually transforming towards being more civilised, green, clean, and beautiful, helping the city become an ideal destination and increasingly appealing to both domestic and international tourists.

Hue positions itself as a Green City for tourism
Red Dao people preserve brocade weaving craft in Hoang Su Phi
Red Dao people preserve brocade weaving craft in Hoang Su Phi

VOV.VN - Hoang Su Phi, a mountainous district in the northern border province of Ha Giang, is renowned not only for its breathtaking terraced rice fields but also for preserving the rich and unique cultural identity of various ethnic minority groups, including the art of brocade weaving and embroidery of the Red Dao.

Red Dao people preserve brocade weaving craft in Hoang Su Phi
French President Macron and First Lady stroll through Hanoi’s Old Quarter
French President Macron and First Lady stroll through Hanoi’s Old Quarter

VOV.VN - After attending the state banquet on May 26 evening, French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron took a stroll through Hanoi’s Old Quarter for about 45 minutes, following a busy day of official engagements during their State visit to Vietnam.

French President Macron and First Lady stroll through Hanoi’s Old Quarter